Community-Centric Cake Shop App Development

I need a cross-platform mobile application for a dedicated cake shop. The primary purpose of this app is to promote community engagement.

Key features include:
- Community Events Calendar: A dedicated section showcasing local cake-related events.

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Experience in cross-platform mobile app development.
- UI/UX design skills to create an engaging and user-friendly interface.
- Backend development experience to manage and update the community events calendar efficiently.
- Familiarity with integrating calendar features within mobile applications

Technical Skills:
React Native (for cross-platform app development)
Firebase (for backend services including authentication, real-time database, cloud messaging, and storage)
Deployment and submission to Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
1. User Authentication: Develop a secure login and registration page using Firebase Authentication.
2. Chat Messaging Functionality: Implement a real-time chat feature for user interaction.
3. Push Notifications: Enable notifications for updates, promotions, or reminders using Firebase Cloud Messaging.

4. Members Page: Display a list or directory of members or customers.
5. Feed Page: Design a scrollable feed where content like updates, cake specials, or announcements can be shared.
6. Map Integration: Show the cake shop’s location using a map view (e.g., Google Maps API).
7. Media Upload Page: Allow users to upload pictures and short videos (e.g., of cakes or events).
8. Birthday Calendar: A dedicated page for users to add and view upcoming birthdays.

Open to recommendations or suggestions to improve the application or its features.